Hot

Hot is an adjective with diverse meanings across contexts. It can describe physical, emotional, or metaphorical intensity. Below are the common definitions and uses of the term:

Definitions and Uses

• Marked by excited activity: Refers to a situation or environment full of action or enthusiasm, e.g., a "hot market."
• Charged or energized with electricity: Indicates being electrically active or live, as in a "hot wire."
• Dangerously radioactive: Describes materials or areas with dangerously high levels of radioactivity.
• Very near to an object sought: Used to describe a seeker close to their goal, as in "you're getting hot" in a game of hide-and-seek.
• Showing eagerness or enthusiasm: Describes passionate or enthusiastic behavior, e.g., "hot on the trail."
• Newly made: Refers to something fresh or recent, such as "hot off the press."
• Very good (often used negatively): Indicates excellence, though sometimes used ironically, e.g., "not so hot."
• Having high physical heat: Describes objects or substances with a higher-than-desirable temperature or that emit heat, e.g., "a hot stove."
• Psychological heat: Denotes emotional or passionate intensity, e.g., "a hot debate."
• Recently stolen or smuggled: Refers to goods illegally obtained, e.g., "hot merchandise."
• Bringing good luck: Used in the context of luck or fortune, e.g., "a hot streak."
• Newest or most recent: Refers to something cutting-edge or up-to-date, e.g., "the hot topic."
• Unpleasant or dangerous: Indicates a risky or adverse condition, e.g., "hot weather."
• Popular or successful: Describes something widely admired or in high demand, e.g., "a hot artist."
• Sexually exciting: Denotes sexual attraction or excitement, e.g., "a hot romance."
• Performing with skill and energy: Refers to exceptional performance, e.g., "a hot athlete."
• Very spicy: Describes food with a high level of spiciness, e.g., "hot chili peppers."
• Violent or forceful movement: Indicates intense activity, e.g., "a hot pursuit."
• Wanted by the police: Describes individuals sought by law enforcement, e.g., "a hot suspect."
• Bold and intense colors: Refers to colors with high saturation or brightness, e.g., "hot pink."
• Very fast or responsive: Indicates speed or agility, e.g., "a hot car."

Extended Meanings

The term hot has numerous extended meanings, including emotional intensity, freshness, popularity, and even criminal connotations. It often serves as a versatile descriptor for heightened states or conditions.

Related Concepts

• Temperature
• Spiciness
• Popularity
• Excitement
• Electricity
• Radioactivity
• Luck

See Also

• Warm
• Heat
• Enthusiasm
• Passion

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